Pigs in a Blanket are traditionally made with crescent roll dough. If you have been gluten free for any length of time, you know that pre-made crescent roll dough does not exist, so as with many things that are gluten free, I had to make it myself.

We needed something to dip them in so I made a quick four ingredient honey mustard sauce (it’s good on veggies too…my sister in law ate it on broccoli…it’s multi-faceted!).

Gluten Free Pigs in a Blanket with Homemade Honey Mustard Sauce

This recipe can easily be used to make actual crescent rolls. I had some dough left over and just rolled it and baked it, they were delicious.

Most people use those little mini hot dogs for Pigs in a Blanket, for these Gluten Free Pigs in a Blanket, I actually used regular hot dogs. There are two reasons for this:

I can make sure they are gluten free (the Hillshire Farms ones are supposed to be gluten free, but it doesn’t actually say it on the package.)

My husband doesn’t like the little ones.

It also makes it super easy. You just wrap the whole hot dog and then cut it into 4 pieces. So much easier than wrapping little tiny hot dogs.

Recipe Notes

Gluten Free Flour

I used Gf Jules Gluten Free All Purpose Flour. It’s what I use for everything. I have not yet encountered a time when it did not work just like all-purpose wheat flour. If you don’t have access to it (though I highly encourage you to try it! You can get a sample for $5.00) make sure your flour has xantham gum in it or an equivalent. If it doesn’t, you will need to add it.

Wrapping the Hot Dogs

Make sure you wrap them all the way around almost twice or they will come undone when they puff up.

Proofing the Yeast

If the yeast doesn’t get all bubbly and start growing, your gluten free pigs in a blanket aren’t going to have a soft, fluffy texture. They will taste fine, but it won’t quite be the same.

Rising

Give the gluten free pigs in a blanket time to rise. Again, they will taste fine, but they won’t have the same texture.

Dairy Free Option

Don’t fret if you are Dairy Free, you can still make these. I tried it with Earth Balance Bars (I love these! and I’m not paid to say that. I have actually started using them in a lot of my baking and they taste great.)

Honey Mustard

I used yellow mustard because my hubby doesn’t like dijon. I also use raw honey. Taste and adjust if needed to get the sweetness that you like.

I hope you enjoy these Gluten Free Pigs in a Blanket as much as we did!

31 Comments

Jen

November 29, 2018 at 9:07 am

I’m thinking the last ingredient “1/4 c water” is supposed to be “1/4 c gf flour”. If you add water at the end it’s growing to be soup. I added flour and it seems to have come together nicely. I just rolled it out and put it in the fridge to firm up. We’ll see how it turns out….

Hi…which gluten free flour are using? I always have to add extra water at the end, just enough for the dough to come together. I usually use GF Jules flour, but different gluten free flours do absorb differently. I’d love to try it with the same flour you are using so I can make notes for the recipe. Feel free to send me an email (amanda@eatatourtable.com) or a message on my facebook page! Thanks!

I’m gonna have to give this a try for my kiddos. I bet they’d love it! I’m always a little hesitant to use yeast for some reason. I just have to do it and get comfortable with it! Thanks for the recipe. 🙂

This is amazing! Making your own crescent dough is impressive, and totally genius. And I love the idea of rolling whole hot dogs and then cutting them to make the work easier. Oh and that sauce… I’m pretty sure I’d lather it on everything! I actually make something similar to spread on sandwiches. I’ll have to try your version next time. 🙂

Amanda

Several years ago I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, which requires a strict gluten-free diet, it's hard, but you CAN live gluten-free and not feel like your missing out! Follow along for all my recipes, tips and tricks for living gluten-free.